Mid Mock Board PRACTICAL PROBLEMS Dec.182022 ACE

Republic of the Philippines
PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION

Manila
BOARD OF MASTER PLUMBER
MASTER PLUMBER Licensure Examination

Sunday, DECEMBER 18, 2022 3:00 p.m. – 05:00 p.m.
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PRACTICAL PROBLEMS
INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for each of the following questions. Mark
only one answer for each item by shading the box corresponding to the letter of
your choice on the answer sheet provided.
1. Loss of waterseal in traps occurs in any of the following except for

_______.
A. Evaporation B. Vacuum C. Capillary action D. Oscillation
2. The definition of gray water is _______.
A. Untreated household water
B. All of the choices
C. Water not in contact with toilet waste
D. Water used for bathubs, showers and wash basins.
3. Identify the letter m in figure 4.
A. Flange Globe Valve, Plan
B. Screwed Globe Valve, Plan
C. Soldered Globe Valve, Plan
D. Welded Globe Valve, Plan
4. The distance from the center of any water closet to a side wall partition
shall not be less than ______ inches(mm)
A. 30” (762mm) B. 15” (381mm) C. 12” (305mm) D. 24” (610mm)
5. Disposal of sewage, or other liquid waste shall be by means of ______.
A. the drainage system of the building or premise.
B. subsurface leaching pits
C. Chemical toilets
D. Sewage retaining tanks
6. Strainers shall have minimum inlet area above the roof level of which not
less than ______ times the area of the conductor or leader to which drain is
connected.
A. 1-1/2 B. 3 C. 2-1/2 D. 2
7. In figure 1, what line is labeled letter A?
A. Storm Drain line B. Vent Line C. Gutter Drain Line
D. Soil/ Waste Line
8. Identify the valve labeled f in frame 2?
A. Spring hydrant
B. 90 Deg. Fire Hydrant
C. Double Controlled Fire Hydrant
D. Screwed inlet Fire hydrant
9. Is a three-dimensional drawing in the plumbing system
A. Exterior Elevation drawing
B. Schematic Piping Lay-out
C. Isometric Drawing
D. Plot Plan
10. Identify the fitting labelled I in frame 2.
A. Cap B. Flow Meter C. Plug D. Water meter
11. Water closets, showers, bathtubs and lavatories are fixtures. What is the
general classification of these fixtures?
A. Sanitation Fixtures
B. Comfort room Fixtures
C. Bathroom Fixtures
D. Latrine Fixtures
Aspire and Commit to Excellence!

PRACTICAL PROBLEMS
12. In plan 9, identify a on item A?

A. Double Disc Arc Gate Valve
B. Conventional Type Globe Valve
C. Wedge shape disc Gate Valve
D. Composition Type Globe Valve
13. Generally, how high should the water supply line of a lavatory be above
floor?
A. 0.6m B. 0.70m C. 0.65m D. 0.50m
14. Generally, Philippine set-up, how high should the lavatory top be above
the floor?
A. 0.80m B.0.70m C. 0.90m D. 0.85m
15. What is the ideal fixture that you would position adjacent to toilet
blocks and wet areas, and provide facilities for cleaning staff the maintain
area?
A. Slop-hopper
B. Drinking fountain
C. Cleaner’s Sink
D. Pan room sink
16. Grease interceptor shall be at all times be _______ for inspection,
cleaning and removal of grease.
A. Open
B. Labeled with instructions
C. Easily accessible
D. Documented by the manufacturer
17. Which is that clarifier device with at least three (3) cubic meters
capacity designed and installed to retain and separate grease serving, one or
more fixtures which are remotely located?
A. Grease trap
B. Grease Receptacle
C. Grease receptor
D. Grease Interceptor
18. In plan 9, identify b item A.
A. Horizontal Safety Valve
B. Horizontal Double Disc Arc Gate Valve
C. Wedge Shape Disc Gate Valve
D. Double disc arc gate valve
19. A refrigerator used to store food and that requires drainage shall be
drained by means of____________.
A. a direct connection
B. an approved air gap fitting
C. an indirect waste pipe
D. no drain required
20. In plan 9, identify a in item C.
A. Safety valve
B. Conventional type angle valve
C. Angle valve
D. Composition type angle valve
21. Remove burrs from the inside ends of a galvanized pipe with a __________.
A. Reamer B. knife C. hacksaw D. pipe cutter
22.What tool is a long flexible rod up to 200 feet long, used to insert into
a sewer line for cleaning and declogging.
A. Plumber’s Rod
B. Plumber’s line
C. Plumber’s Roll
D. Plumber’s one-piece flat sewer tape
23. Identify the tool labelled e in Plate 4.
A. D Handle, steel scoop shovel
B. D Handle, round point spade
C. D handle, trench shovel
D. D Handle, Drain spade
24. Which wrench has a doublejaw which gives fast, ratchet-like action in
either direction?

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A. Basin Wrench B. Monkey wrench C. Chain Wrench D. Pipe Wrench

25. Identify the tool labelled g in figure 7.
A. Straight snip B. Aviation snips C. Duckbill Pliers D. Duckbill
snips
26. Identify the tool labelled h in figure 7.
A. Straight snip B. Aviation snips C. Duckbill Pliers D. Duckbill
snips
27. Identify the tool labelled g in figure 5.
A. Bench Press B.Yoke Vise C. Bench Vise D. Vise Grip
28. Identify the tool labelled a in figure 6.
A. Engineers hammer
B. Mason’s Hammer
C. Tinners Hammer
D. Ball pein hammer
29. Identify the tool labelled d in figure 6.
A. Engineers hammer
B. Mason’s Hammer
C. Tinners Hammer
D. Ball pein hammer
30. Strap wrench is equipped with ______ to give good tight grip for polished
pipes.
A. Strong woven nylon
B. Strong woven polyurethane nylon
C. Strong woven leather
D. Strong woven polymer
31. Air Gap is strictly needed for all these appliances, which of the
following appliances requires less attention to air gap?
A. Water heater
B. Washing Machine
C. Dishwasher
D. Ice maker
32. For a leaking concrete water tank due to crack, which of the following
repair material is most suitable and economical to seal the crack without
disrupting the water supply of the building?
A.) Concrete epoxy adhesive
B.) Concrete mortar
C.) Conrete grout
D.) Water plug
33. Piping in the ground shall be laid on_______.
A. Wooden stakes
B. A Firm Bed
C. Concrete Blocks
D. Common bricks
34. Which is the most probable cause for bathubs that won’t hold water?
A. Leaking trap
B. Defective strainer
C. Vent Blockages
D. The waste outlet is not adjusted.
35. Where will you discharge the sacrarium waste?
A. Directly to the ground.
B. Directly to the sanitary drainage
C. Directly to the storm drain

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D. Discharge to the fixture trap then into the storm drain
36. For a water supply system, if there is too much pressure at the supply
main, what should be installed in the system?
A. PRV B. Air chamber pipes C. Check Valve(CV) D.

Gate Valves(GV)
37. When it takes more soap and water to clean the laundry, the water is
________.
A. Hard water B. Turbid C. Acidic D. Alkaline
38. What is the purpose of flush tank for water closet?
A. To store water for flushing.
B. To supply sudden surge of water into the toilet bowl.
C. To raise water level for flushing.
D. To provide elevation head for water pressure.
39. All holding tank drain connections shall be provided with a ________.
A. Two-way valve
B. Backflow Device
C. Sanitary Valve
D. Backwater valve
40. What material should a fixed manhole ladders be made of?
A. Steel B. Aluminum C. Galvanized Steel D. Wrought iron
41. For aging water distribution pipes in a building whose leaks are
inaccessible for repair, what will you recommend?
A. Re-pipe the whole water distribution system with better suitable pipes.
B. Install by-pass pipes directly to fixtures.
C. Install pressure reducing valves (PRV) in strategic locations.
D. Change the accessible pipes
42. In using chemicals to open drains, while it is a lot less messy and less
troublesome compared to force pumps or snakes, chemicals _____________ leave
dangerous mixtures of alkali and acid in the drain pipe.
A. May B. May not C. Should not D. Can
43. What would cause the stoppage if hot water is constantly used to clear
clog?
A. Accumulated coating of soap suds
B. Accumulated coating of food resins
C. Accumulated coating of grease
D. Accumulated coating of mineral salt
44. In using chemical to clear clogs, when working with chemicals, mixing
acid with alkali will produce a minor explosion that will drive the
combination ouit of the drain pipe into the room. This is ________.
A. False B. True C. Situational D. Conditional
45. How does evaporation of the trap seal of a fixture be eliminated?
A. Inside a room

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B. Proper ventilation
C. Frequently used
D. Install vacuum breaker
46. What is the material applied to a thread of pipe to compensate for

workmanship in a screwed joint
A. Oil B. Teflon tape C. Paint D. Masking tape
47. Per DOLE Safety and Health in plumbing workplace; there are four types of
hazards. During construction, one is chemical hazards and it include hazards
from __________.
A. Sewage
B. Liquid waste
C. Effluent
D. Gasses, fumes, vapors, mists
48. Per DOLE Safety and health in the plumbing workplace, there are four
types of hazards. During construction, one is physical hazards and it include
hazards from _________.
A. Noise, illumination, ventilation
B. Using sub-standard materials
C. Poor work condition
D. Prolonged standing
49. Plate 10 is the matrix schedule for the computation of the water bills of
a certain water utility supplier (water district). If the concessionaire
consumption for a 1” inch service pipe for industrial is 58 cu.m, how much is
the water bill for the month?
A. 3,364 PHP B. 3,776 PHP C. 3,892 PHP D.

4,872 PHP
50. This is a seldom occurrence of seal lost in the drainage system and this
is caused by the suspension of foreign objects; such as strings, rags, etc.;
into the trap seal extending over the outlet arm of the trap. This is called
________.
A. Back pressure
B. Capillary action
C. Vacuum
D. Siphonage
51. The loss of the trap seal due to a minus pressure or negative pressure in
the drainage system is called________.
A. Back pressure
B. Vacuum
C. Siphonage
D. Evaporation
52. When a caulking iron had stricken hard a cast iron hub while doing caulk
joint and had the pipe cracked, what would you do?
A. Proceed in caulking, anyway the oakum and pouring lead will cover the
crack

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B. Replace the pipe and fitting
C. Weld the crack portion
D. Sealed the crack with moisture resistant pigment
53. In a water distribution system, what connects the water main to the water
risers?
A. Water service B. Riser runout C. Water pump D. Water tank
SITUATIONAL
Situation 1- In Plan 3
54. In plan 3, what line is labeled a?
A. Base clamp B. Stirrup Clamp C. Saddle clamp D. CI clamp
55. In plan 3, what line is labeled b?
A. Water stop
B. Corporation cock
C. Curb stop
D. Stop cock
56. In plan 3, what line is labeled c?
A. Water stop B. Angle Valve C. angle meter valve
D. None of the above
57. In plan 3, what line labeled d?
A. Water meter B. Water stop C. Counter meter D. Measuring

meter
58. In plan 3, what line is labeled e?
A. Brass Nipple B. GI Nipple C. Chrome Nipple
D. Bronze Nipple
Situation 2- Plan 8
59. In plan 8, what is the part a in item C?
A. Circuit vent Main vent
B. Branch vent
C. Group Vent
D. Loop vent
60. In plan 8, what is part b in item C?
A. Circuit vent B. Back vent C. Unit vent D.

Individual vent
61. In plan 8, what is part c in item C?
A. Loop vent B. Group vent C. Branch vent D. Back

vent
62. In plan 8, what is part d in item C?
A. Back vent B. Circuit vent C. Unit vent D.

Individual vent

PRACTICAL PROBLEMS
63.In plan 8, what is part e in item C?
A. Vent stack B. Stack vent C. All of the choices D.

Main Vent
Situation 3- Plate 1
64. Identify part f in plate 1.
A. Smear B. Scum C. Slime D. Sludge
65. Identify part g in plate 1.
A. Sewage B. Septage C. Effluent D. Influent
66. Identify part h in plate 1.
A. Sewage B. Influent C. Effluent D. Septage
67. Identify the part I in plate 1.
A. 3” sanitary tee,minimum
B. 3” tee, minimum
C. 4” tee, minimum
D. 4” sanitary tee, minimum
68. Identify part j in plate 1.
A. ALL OF THE CHOICES
B. Hand hole
C. Access hole
D. Manhole
Situation 4- Plan 6
69. In plan 6, what are the limiting dimensions of a in item A?
A. 30 to 200 cm
B. 10 to 25 cm
C. 0.50 m to 1.00 m
D. 300 to 400 cm
70. In plan 6, what is part b in item A?
A. Horizontal Vent B. individual vent C. Branch vent D. Circuit

vent
71. In plan 6, what is part c in item A?
A. Back vent B. Individual vent C. Main soil or waste vent

D. Unit vent
72. In plan 6, what is the part d in item A?
A. Unit vent B. Circuit vent C. Soil/waste branch D. Soil branch
73. In plan 6, what is part e in item A?
A. Soil AND waste branch
B. Waste branch
C. Soil/waste branch

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D. Soil branch
Situation 5- Detail 2
74. Identify part a in detail 2
A. Gate valve B. Alarm check Valve C. GLOBE VALVE
D. Check Valve
75. Identify part b in detail 2
A. Globe valve B. Gate Valve C. Check Valve
D. Alarm Check Valve
76. Identify d in detail 2
A. Ball valve B. Control Valve C. Float valve D. Ball cock
77. Identify part e in detail 2
A. Suction Valve B. Foot valve C. Ball valve D. Intake

Valve
Situation 6- In plate 9
78. In plate 9, identify the fitting labelled letter f.
A. 1/8 bend B. Special 45 ½ elbow C. 45 ½ elbow D. Special 1/8

bend
79. In plate 9, Identify the fitting labelled letter g.
A. Sanitary tee B. Special tee C. Sanitary tee with side inlet
D. Adapter
80. In plate 9, identify the fitting labelled j.
A. 90 ½ GENERAL ELBOW
B. ~ Street bend
C. 90 ½ street elbow
D. standard street elbow
Situation 7- Minimum Plumbing facilities (Table 4-1 RNPCP p.49)
In many buildings establishments the number of plumbing fixtures is arbitrary

depending on the designers or the owners. This causes queues of people going
to the comfort rooms. Table 4-1 RNPCP p. 49 stipulates the minimum plumbing
fixture facilities, college for student use.
81. Determine the minimum number of water closet for male comfort rooms of a
college campus with 1000 males.
A. 35 B. 20 C. 30 D. 25
82. Determine the minimum number of water closet for the female comfort rooms
of a college campus with 1200 females.
A. 42 B. 40 C. 45 D. 35
83. Determine the minimum number of urinals for the male comfort rooms of a
college campus with 1000 males.
A. 29 B. 35 C. 30 d. 25

PRACTICAL PROBLEMS
84. Determine the minimum number of lavatories for the male comfort rooms of
a college campus with 1000 males.
A. 20 B. 35 C. 30 D. 25
85. Determine the minimum number of lavatories for the female comfort rooms
of a college campus with 1200 females.
A. 45 B. 42 C. 40 D.35
Situation 8- FIGURE 12
86. In figure 12, Identify the tool labelled letter a in group A.
A. Quick-acting tubing cutter
B. Heavy duty pipe cutter
C. Plastic pipe cutter
D. Pipe Cutter
87. In figure 12, identify the tool labelled letter b in group A.
A. Quick-acting tubing cutter
B. Plastic pipe cutter
C. Pipe cutter
D. Heavy duty pipe cutter
88. In figure 12, identify the tool labelled letter e in group A.
A. Plastic pipe cutter
B. Pipe cutter
C. Muffler cutter
D. Heavy duty pipe cutter
89. In figure 12, identify the tool labelled d in group A.
A. Midget tubing cutter
B. Heavy duty Pipe cutter
C. Plastic pipe cutter
D. Quick acting tubing cutter
90. In figure 12, identify the tool labelled letter h in group B.
A. Lever bender
B. Ratchet bender
C. Spring type bender
D. Hydraulic benders
Situation 9 – Plan 5( Item B.6 RNPCP)
91. In plan 5, identify the part labeled a.
A. Top width of trench
B. Maximum width of trench
C. Average width of trench
D. Bottom width of trench

PRACTICAL PROBLEMS
92. In plan 5, what is the minimum width of a?
A. 457.2mm (18”)
B. 914.4mm (36”)
C. 304.8mm (12”)
D. 355.6mm (14”)
93. In plan 5, what is the maximum width of a?
A. 914.4mm (36”)
B. 609.4 (24”)
C. 508.0mm (20”)
D. 457.2mm (18”)
94. In plan 5, what is the minimum depth of b?
A. 457.2mm (18”)
B. 355.6mm (14”)
C. 304.8mm (12”)
D. 254.0mm (10”)
95. In plan 5, identify the part labeled letter c.
A. Sandy materials of over drain lines
B. Granular materials over drain lines
C. Filter materials over drain lines
D. Mixed materials over drain lines
Situation 10- Plate 10
96. Plate 10 is a matrix schedule for the computation of water bills of a

certain water utility supplier (water district). If the concessionaire for a
1-inch service pipe for residential is 38 cubic meters, how much is the bill
for the month?
A. 1762 php B. 1627 php C. 1672 php D. 1726 php

1/2” inch service pipe for government is 35 cubic meters, how much is the
bill for the month?

3/4” inch service pipe for government is 41 cubic meters, how much is the
bill for the month?

1” inch service pipe for government is 32 cubic meters, how much is the bill
for the month?

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1/2” inch service pipe for commercial is 35 cubic meters, how much is the
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Republic of the Philippines

PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION

BOARD OF MASTER PLUMBER

MASTER PLUMBER Licensure Examination

1. Loss of waterseal in traps occurs in any of the following except for

Aspire and Commit to Excellence!

12. In plan 9, identify a on item A?

Aspire and Commit to Excellence!

A. Basin Wrench B. Monkey wrench C. Chain Wrench D. Pipe Wrench

A.) Concrete epoxy adhesive

B.) Concrete mortar

C.) Conrete grout

D.) Water plug

33. Piping in the ground shall be laid on_______.

D. The waste outlet is not adjusted.

35. Where will you discharge the sacrarium waste?

A. Directly to the ground.

B. Directly to the sanitary drainage

C. Directly to the storm drain

Aspire and Commit to Excellence!

D. Discharge to the fixture trap then into the storm drain

A. PRV B. Air chamber pipes C. Check Valve(CV) D.

A. Hard water B. Turbid C. Acidic D. Alkaline

38. What is the purpose of flush tank for water closet?

A. To store water for flushing.

B. To supply sudden surge of water into the toilet bowl.

C. To raise water level for flushing.

D. To provide elevation head for water pressure.

40. What material should a fixed manhole ladders be made of?

A. Steel B. Aluminum C. Galvanized Steel D. Wrought iron

B. Install by-pass pipes directly to fixtures.

C. Install pressure reducing valves (PRV) in strategic locations.

D. Change the accessible pipes

A. May B. May not C. Should not D. Can

A. Accumulated coating of soap suds

B. Accumulated coating of food resins

C. Accumulated coating of grease

D. Accumulated coating of mineral salt

A. False B. True C. Situational D. Conditional

45. How does evaporation of the trap seal of a fixture be eliminated?

Aspire and Commit to Excellence!

D. Install vacuum breaker

46. What is the material applied to a thread of pipe to compensate for

A. Oil B. Teflon tape C. Paint D. Masking tape

D. Gasses, fumes, vapors, mists

A. Noise, illumination, ventilation

B. Using sub-standard materials

C. Poor work condition

A. 3,364 PHP B. 3,776 PHP C. 3,892 PHP D.

Aspire and Commit to Excellence!

B. Replace the pipe and fitting

C. Weld the crack portion

D. Sealed the crack with moisture resistant pigment

A. Water service B. Riser runout C. Water pump D. Water tank

54. In plan 3, what line is labeled a?

A. Base clamp B. Stirrup Clamp C. Saddle clamp D. CI clamp

55. In plan 3, what line is labeled b?

56. In plan 3, what line is labeled c?

A. Water stop B. Angle Valve C. angle meter valve

D. None of the above

57. In plan 3, what line labeled d?

A. Water meter B. Water stop C. Counter meter D. Measuring

58. In plan 3, what line is labeled e?